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Bafana Bafana are guaranteed millions of Rands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup irrespective of where they will finish at the tournament.

South African expat Charlize Theron at 50 is sparking conversation – not for denying age, but for redefining what ageing well really looks like.

Items included school supplies and baby clothing, highlighting how this lay-by kindness directly met people’s fundamental needs.

OpenAI is in discussions with Amazon over a potential investment and an agreement to use the company’s artificial intelligence chips, CNBC confirmed on Tuesday. The details remain fluid and subject to change, but the investment could exceed $10 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity because the […]

Zambia has taken a step toward accelerating enterprise-level artificial intelligence adoption following an executive AI briefing convened by the Ministry of Technology and Science in partnership with Pranary. The Executive Artificial Intelligence Briefing, held on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, brought together 30 senior decision-makers for a focused discussion on deploying AI at scale in 2025. […]

Pan-African technology group Cassava Technologies has partnered with AI-powered tools provider Gebeya to launch Gebeya Dala, a suite of artificial intelligence tools designed to help Africans create digital content using Cassava’s data centers and infrastructure. According to a statement, the collaboration combines Cassava’s cloud and graphics processing unit infrastructure with Gebeya’s...

Fynd, an AI-native retail technology platform backed by Reliance Retail Ventures Limited, has officially expanded into South Africa, marking its entry into the African market through a partnership with Surtee Group, one of the country’s established luxury and fashion retailers. The move comes as South Africa’s e-commerce sector continues to grow rapidly. According to Statista, […]

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A tanker seized by the US is believed to be part of a “ghost fleet” used by Venezuela to evade oil sanctions.

A decade ago, the self-proclaimed Islamic State group held vast swaths of territory across Iraq and Syria, but President Trump declared it destroyed in 2019.

As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah prepares for another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles other stars who never lifted the trophy.

The seven Kenyans had previously been denied working visas and will now be deported, South Africa says.

A plan for a brand new road that should boost trade comes at a cost to some farmers.

Victor Osimhen is described as a striker “on another level” by team-mate Frank Onyeka ahead of Nigeria’s bid to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

The supermarket firm claimed its rotisserie chickens were exempt from the hot food tax.

Some seasonal workers have seen pay rises this year but some Santas may have to tighten their belts.

South Africans are increasingly saying goodbye to Cape Town—but most are not leaving the Western Cape.

Members who are implicated in wrongdoing continue to participate in the League’s activities: Rakosa

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The IEC is gathering views to see if it can introduce e-voting, i-voting or both in future elections

The top six positions were elected unopposed, Collen Malatji has been re-elected as the president

World No 1 Carlos Alcaraz has announced he is splitting from his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after seven hugely successful years together.

Fifa announces a 50% increase in the prize money it will award to participating teams at next year’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Whether the Ashes series remains alive beyond Christmas rests on how England bat on day two of the third Test in Adelaide.

Kaizer Chiefs face January decisions, with exits likely. Last year Mduduzi Mdantsane and Christian Saile both moved, history may repeat itself.

The dismissal of a a renowned health leader who refused to ignore Palestine highlights false claims of universality in human rights, global health and academia

Last Tuesday afternoon, Dean Andrea Baccarelli at the Harvard School of Public Health sent out a brief message announcing that one of the country’s most experienced and accomplished public health leaders, Dr Mary T Bassett, would...

Negotiations among EU leaders continue ahead of critical European Council meeting in Brussels on Thursday

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Sandro Gozi, an Italian politician elected to European Parliament from France, welcomed the agreement on the UK rejoining Erasmus+, saying it was “excellent news”.

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The Erasmus scheme, officially called Erasmus+, is to reopen after the government announced an agreement to rejoin the student exchange programme.

British students and staff will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027. They will be...

The Bulls face two huge URC derbies in the context of their season, with new coach Johan Ackermann under heavy pressure.

Consumers now wonder if the slight improvement n the inflation rate might sway the Reserve Bank to cut the repo rate again in January.

There were no fireworks around the rand this year until the day after the mini-budget and now the currency looks even better.

Retro-styled V27 will be the Chery-owned brand’s first range extending electric vehicle in South Africa.

Netflix’s live-action remake of the beloved Japanese franchise One Piece has been renewed for a third season ahead of the premiere of its second.

TopAuto gives brands direct access to over 1.3 million South African car buyers each month.

Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.

Complex presenter Kimberly Wilson speaks to Nina Higson-Sweeney about ways to manage OCD.

The new proposals mean those needing complicated care over numerous appointments could save up to £225.